We are a trusted benefits advisory firm focused on helping our clients manage and protect their health, financial security, and assets.

About Us

JM Brassill Group Inc. is a New York based employee benefit insurance and consulting firm. Our commitment to this insurance specialty distinguishes us from our competitors who sell multiple lines of insurance coverage. We offer insurance plans that help employers and their employees transfer risk so they can protect their health, families, financial security and assets.

Our firm is broken down into three specialty areas:

Full Spectrum of Employee Benefit Solutions

Executive & Individual Benefits

Retirement Planning

We are dedicated to establishing ourselves as a well respected firm in the insurance industry that specializes in the employee benefit arena. We are guided to reach our goals by the basic principles of honesty and fair play. We will strive to develop life long relationships with our policyholders built upon truth and trust.

We believe that our clients choose to do business with us because they know that we will meet or beat their needs when it comes to price, service and experience. Our commitment to this type of quality is a true measure of success.

Executive Team

James W. Brassill

James is a Partner and President at JM Brassill Group Inc. He works primarily with large and medium size employers and has particular expertise in managing insurance plans, strategic risk consulting, employee benefits, human resources, plan compliance and wellness programs.

James has built his career upon a tradition of integrity, industry leadership and excellence. James is committed to delivering tailored benefit solutions with thoughtful strategic planning, valuable professional services and technology-based solutions that result in sustained customer and employee satisfaction. Through initiative and follow-through, James helps his customers find answers, implement solutions and anticipate consequences.

James has been practicing in the employee benefit arena since 1993 and received his bachelor’s degree in business management from Hofstra University. James resides in Port Washington, NY with his wife and son.

Michael J. Brassill

Michael is Vice President and a Partner of JM Brassill Group Inc, an insurance and risk management company located in Melville, New York. Michael is a graduate of St. John’s University with a BS in Finance.

Michael started his insurance career in 1998, with a specialization in the employee benefit sector. He has implemented and managed hundreds of employee benefit programs for mid-sized companies, including both profit and non-profit organizations. His expertise includes plan design management, renewal underwriting and negotiation of both fully and self-insured programs.

Michael and his wife Tara reside in Merrick, NY with their two daughters.

Partners

Zywave, Inc. brings you and your company an online enrollment system, relevant and important information on topics like compliance and legislation, HR and employment issues and workplace safety, company handbooks, total compensation statements, and much more.

Zywave, Inc. is the leading provider of technology-enabled content solutions for insurance brokers and their clients. Zywave has a large, diversified and loyal base of over 2,600 clients, including almost all of the top U.S. brokers.

Maxwell Health is an HR and benefits technology platform and innovative marketplace that combines the management of and enrollment in benefits into one experience: eliminating the hassle of day-to-day benefits administration and providing a beautiful, streamlined experience for employees.

Trusted Choice® is a national brand that represents the 140,000 Licensed Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America. These agents are independent business owners who are bound by a common commitment to serving their customers.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. For nearly seven decades, the Society has been the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States

Solutions

Plan Design & Selection Support

Medical & Rx Analytics

Plan Disruption Analysis

Employee Retention Strategies

ACA & DOL Compliance/Tools

6055/6056 Reporting

1094/1095 Filing

HR Assistance

Employee Benefits Statements

Employee Handbook

Vacation Tracking

Online Enrollment

On/Off Boarding Assistance

Plan Design Decision Support

Employee Portal/HR Intranet

Health & Wellness Information

Healthy Lifestyles/Fitness Programs

Employee Newsletters & Videos

Employee Benefits Communications

Quote Plans

Claims & Billing Assistance

Negotiate Renewal

Plan Comparison

Coverage & Policy Expertise

Applications Submission

Executive Benefits

We understand the importance of having attractive executive benefits for finding and retaining top talent for your business. We are here to provide the guidance and expertise to develop the best executive benefit solutions to fit your company and needs to help you grow and be successful.

Retirement Planning

Our team of retirement professionals are dedicated to the design of innovative and company sponsored plans of real value. Some of the many aspects of what we provide our clients include:

In-depth Investment Due Diligence and Analysis

Extensive Benchmarking on Services and Fees

Full RFP Vendor Searches

Complete Plan Resources and Fiduciary Support

Best Practices in Planning, Execution and Service

Investment Policy Statements

Having a solid financial services plan for your employees and key executives is vital for attracting new talent and retaining the staff you already have.

Technology

Maxwell Health is an HR and benefits technology platform and innovative marketplace that combines the management of and enrollment in benefits into one experience: eliminating the hassle of day-to-day benefits administration and providing a beautiful, streamlined experience for employees.

MyWave Connect is a one-stop resource, where you can find quality content from compliance matters to legislative updates and all things HR-related, that is ready to distribute to your employees at all times.